1.19.2018

Trio Blanket Revealed

I made mine with three ScheepjesWhirls* (Green Tea Tipple, Sea Breeze Tease and Minty Black Velvet) shown above. Isn't it cool how the contrast starts out so sharp fades to a washed color in the middle and back to a sharp contrast? I've said before that this yarn is magic. Yep. Magic on your hook!My friend, Sandra, made her sample out of 3 different shades (Brambleberry, Blackberry Mint Chip, and Sherbet Rainbow).

I decided to use a simple stitch pattern because I wanted the 3 Whirls to interplay and blend--and I'm pretty pleased with the result. I also decided against a border. I played with the idea a bit, considering some solid matching Scheepjes Whirlette colors...

...but in the end, decided that a border acted too much like a frame and restricted the natural flow of colors. The Whirlette* is perfect for adding that trim to a garment or blanket, or extending color a bit if needed, but I'll save my lovely Whirlette balls for my next imminent Whirl project. I actually have one other completed project where I used Whirlette for the edging and tassels--watch for its release this summer. If you haven't had a chance to work with Scheepjes Whirl yet, you really need to give it a try. It's lovely on the hook and hands (60% Cotton/40% Acrylic) and drapes beautifully. As a fingering yarn, I worked this blanket with a 3.5mm hook and love the weight of it--light and breathable, but still adds some warmth. I worked my Caramel Whirl Blanket (free pattern here) with a 4mm hook, and it has a lovely drape, too. Maybe that's why so many people are going delirious making shawls with it.

When I completed my Lightfall Blanket using 3 Whirls, I spent a little time making 3 Whirl combinations that I thought looked lovely together. Here are just a few I came up with that would work beautifully in this blanket, I think.

Just think of the options for how these cakes can melt together--particularly if you consider that you can start from the outside or inside of each cake. This makes this color-crazed lady very excited! If I was a crochet-octopus I would make one of each combination.Watch for the free pattern to be released next week. I'll announce on my Facebook page here, Instagram feed (@FeltedButton) and here on my blog, of course. You can also stay in the Felted Button "loop" on Pinterest here.If you're wanting to get some Whirl in your house in preparation--or so you can be with the Whirl"in" crowd, you can find it in the following places, all with international shipping:Wool Warehouse*Knotty House*Deramores*

or pick some up from your local Scheepjes stockists throughout Europe listed here.

I've got another pattern sneak peek coming tomorrow--I'm really excited about it--so stop by again for another little color blast!

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